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Insurance carriers seeking to participate in the Assumption Reinsurance Depopulation Program (Assumption Program) must be authorized to write property insurance in Texas. Insurers who are not currently authorized to write property insurance […]

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Apply for Coverage and Maintain Eligibility

Step 1

Contact Your Agent

Step 2

Maintain Eligibility

Step 3

File a Claim

To be eligible for TWIA coverage, a property must meet certain requirements established by the Texas Legislature. These include the property’s location, denial of coverage from at least one authorized insurer actively writing or renewing windstorm and hail coverage in the designated area, adherence to windstorm building codes, and more.

TWIA does not sell policies directly to consumers. To obtain coverage, you will need to work with an insurance agent who is registered with us (find one here). Your agent can also help you: make changes to your policy, pay its premium, and understand what it covers.

We Insure the Texas Coast

So it can remain a vital part of our great state

TWIA was established by the Texas Legislature in 1971 in response to regional market conditions following Hurricane Celia in August 1970. Our purpose is to provide wind and hail insurance to the Texas coast. TWIA is governed by Texas Insurance Code Chapter 2210. We are a residual insurer of last resort and are not a direct competitor in the voluntary insurance market.

What Homeowners Say

When I purchased this house, my insurance company was not writing windstorm policies and so I had to get one from TWIA. This is the first claim I’ve ever had to file for windstorm damage and I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised. Every aspect of the claim filing has been a very easy, no-stress process for me. Thank you, TWIA!– D. Mireles, Corpus Christi

Each and every one of TWIA’s employees treated me and my family with dignity and respect each time I called and each time I spoke with a representative.– J. Valmore, Beaumont

Upcoming Public Events

Meetings of the TWIA Board of Directors are open to the public and broadcast live, other than closed executive sessions. We invite you to attend or watch our next meeting. We also participate in and host events focusing on hurricane preparedness and claims assistance. If we are in your area, we hope you can stop by.